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| State Park Overview: |
 | The natural beauty of Petit Jean Mountain inspired the creation of Arkansas's state parks system when Petit Jean State Park was established in 1923. Petit Jean State Park mirrors the mountain's rugged beauty with its rustic, native log and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
The focal point of the park's impressive CCC/Rustic Style architecture is historic Mather Lodge, a 24-room hostelry on the bluff of Cedar Creek Canyon. A meal at the lodge restaurant guarantees a breathtaking view including a dramatic sunset each evening.
Near Mather Lodge are 33 fully-equipped cabins (21 with kitchens), many of which share the same bluff. Cedar Creek Canyon is the work of Cedar Creek, which cascades as a spectacular 95-foot waterfall. Upstream, a rock dam forms Lake Bailey, 170 acres for fishing and pedal boating. A boathouse offers a snack bar, boat rentals, and supplies for sale during summer. |
| Reviews By Park Visitors: |
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Written by Ike Carroccio
19-Apr-2008
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Beautiful Views
A great place to get away to.
Written by bhunt
11-Jun-2008
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| Camping: |
| Park campsites (127 sites including Premium D, Premium B, Preferred B, and Standard B sites) are situated near Lake Bailey and in secluded woodlands. The park also offers a Group Camp Area, a Rally-style Area, two Rent-A-Camp sites, and two Rent-A-Tepee sites. The park airport offers five Fly-in Premium D campsites (for tents only). |
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| Lodge: |
| Lodge rooms have beautiful pine walls and ceilings. Guests at the Lodge are quickly enchanted with our perfect mix of rustic surroundings and modern conveniences. All rooms have TV's with satellite connection, clock radio, coffee pots, ironing boards, irons, no telephones. |
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| Arkansas's First State Park for camping, hiking, lodging: Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean State Park atop Petit Jean Mountain is Arkansas's first and flagship state park featuring 21 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, year round camping, a mountain lodge, cabins, restaurant ... | | History of Petit Jean Mountain, Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas - ... French explorers to the legend of Petit Jean, pioneer history the CCC, explore the rich history scenic beauty of Arkansas's first state park: Petit Jean State Park atop Petit Jean Mountain. | | Petit Jean State Park Clear Sky Clock - Sponsor this Clock Petit Jean State Park Clear Sky Clock legend page Show block details when you mouse-over: Click on a 'tran ... a prediction of when Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas, will have ... | | Holli and I in Petit Jean State Park - Previous Up Next--> Holli and I in Petit Jean State Park |
| Directions: |
| For westbound travelers on I-40, take I-40 Exit #108 at Morrilton and travel nine miles south on Ark. 9, then go 12 miles west on Ark. 154 to the park. For eastbound travelers on I-40, take Exit #81 at Russellville and travel Ark. 7 south 10 miles to Centerville, then go 16 miles east on Ark. 154 to the park. |
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